Prepare against Mark Bloem
NLD · World #44,836 classical · FIDE ID 1020331
Our database contains 33 games by Mark Bloem, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Bloem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Bloem before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,914 | 2,014 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 12 | 2 | 19 | 36.4% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Bloem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Bloem's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 34.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bloem usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bloem usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bloem usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Mark Bloem's chess games
All 33 games by Mark Bloem in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 12 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B83 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D60 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Daniel Ronneland | 2,196 | Hasselbacken Open | C90 |
| Aug 2015 | Valentin Buckels | 2,152 | 19th Vlissingen HZ Open | A61 |
| Dec 2019 | Edim Salihbegovic | 2,011 | 57th Groningen Open B | B40 |
| Jul 2010 | Aart Van de Peut | 1,989 | Hilversum Open A | C09 |
| Jul 2010 | Paul Tulfer | 1,901 | Hilversum Open A | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilversum Open A | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,913 |
| 25th Hoogeveen Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,860 |
| 57th Groningen Open B | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,899 |
| 6th Lille Luce Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,950 |
| 19th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,985 |
| Hilversum Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,739 |
| Hasselbacken Open | 2016 | 1 | 1 | 2,596 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Bloem's chess games?
33 games by Mark Bloem, from Apr 2006 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Mark Bloem has played.
What does Mark Bloem play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Mark Bloem opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Bloem answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Mark Bloem play as White?
As White, Mark Bloem's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Bloem play as Black?
As Black, Mark Bloem most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Mark Bloem's FIDE rating?
Mark Bloem is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Mark Bloem played?
Our database contains 33 games by Mark Bloem, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Bloem?
33 games by Mark Bloem reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.